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Description: | An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman P-Shaped crossbow brooch (AD260-410). The bow is P-shaped with hollow cylindrical wings (only one surviving). The end of the wing is broken. At the head of the brooch is an onion-shaped collared knop. The bow tapers slightly to the foot which is broken off. The catch plate and pin are missing. The brooch is damaged with pit marks to the surface and has a dark green patina.This brooch fragment is of an early, lightweight hinged crossbow type. These are indicated as 3rd to 4th century in date.See record SF-081424 for comparison.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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